Livery yards near Bristol?

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Harri Green

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So I'm looking at do a big scary relocation from Rutland to Brsitol (new man!). The biggest thing for me is finding somewhere for my mare.
I know nothing of the area, just that I'll likely be living South of Bristol, no more than 15 from Clifton.
I'm looking for a dog friendly DIY/part assisted yard, with a school, 24 hrs turnout in summer, decent hacking (but school/facilities more important). Also not looking to spend a fortune, I pay £20 per week DIY now and have a great yard. I'm not a super competitive rider but I do low level event sometimes, hunt a bit and dressage. And also I'll be looking to move somewhere friendly as I'm 26 and I'll need a whole new group of friends.
I school/exercise horses for people where I currently am so would be great to go somewhere where I could possibly continue doing that.
I very much appreciate any ideas for places. Relocating my life isn't a problem but relocating my mare is a BIG deal lol.
TIA guys xx
 
You will struggle a little for 20pw near Clifton, would you consider 24/7 turnout? There's lots of yards in Failand so I would start there. :)
 
I'm happy to pay more than what I do now. Up to £50 per week probably. But I'll never get it as cheap as I do where I am now 😒
My mare is a TB, would need a stable. Plus you guys get more rain down there! I'm not used to mud hehe.
I'll google failand thanks xx
 
Living in Clifton your best bet is Failand and Portbury and Clapton in Gordano
Look in "New@ Bristol and south west horse ondurmayiom group
On facebook plus try the website trade Which is for Bristol things!
 
You could try Racecouse Farm in Portbury, Clapton Court Farm (although not sure what schooling facilities they have) in Clapton in Gordano or Clevedon Riding Centre which is just a bit further along the lane from Clapton Court...if you are into eventing, Clevedon RC is run by Sandra Manners (nee Sims) who has ridden Badminton so very experienced in your preferred discipline. Her husband is also a farrier who is so kind and patient - we often have moorbred Exmoors who are extremely flighty and he takes loads of time to just stand in the stable with them and touch their legs when he first meets them to start desensitising way before starting any trims. I'm not sure of prices anywhere (I'm on a private yard in the area) but word of warning for hacking particularly from the Clapton area...the roads can be busy and 9 times out of 10 we find ourselves having to go either over, under of alongside the M5 when hacking!
 
Clapton court is cheap but has one very small school for an awful lot of horses. They also now turn out in large groups (i believe 12 mares in one field which is not ideal when its a constantly changing herd). Turnout in winter will be severely restricted if its wet.

Worms in failand is reasonably priced i believe and a very easy hack into ashton court . Maybe also worth a look long ashton way and barrow guerney. Theres a few spaces in backwell currently, maybe 20mins from clifton. Turnout can be limited in winter as the ground is often wet but could be somewhere til you get to know the area better.

Im very local so give me a shout if you have any specific yards or anything. Could also look north bristol depending where you're working - i used to livery near Thornbury and the hacking was amazing
 
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